Nashua Valley Council is ready for full inclusion

The benefits of supporting equality are being realized in Central Massachusetts according to a recent article at telegram.com. Last May, the Nashua Valley Council joined with the majority of those in Scouting by supporting the policy change, but, according to Gary Savignano, executive director of the Nashua Valley Council, their executive board went a step further.by supporting a full change to allow gay adults.

This is an example of the leadership necessary to ensure a strong future for Scouting. “Scouts for Equality commends the Nashua Valley Council for supporting an inclusive Scouting movement,” said Eagle Scout and Scouts for Equality co-founder Zach Wahls. “Mr. Savignano understands that once you’re an Eagle Scout, you’re always an Eagle Scout, regardless of your sexual orientation.”

While the BSA reports that 98-99% of units nationally have not been impacted by the policy change, the impact in Central Massachusetts has actually been positive – the Nashua Valley Council now has 5 newly formed units and the neighboring Mohegan Council lost a single unit and still experienced a 12.3% rise in recruiting over last year.